Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Durham.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your RDU to SYD flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and SYD:
San Francisco International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Rs145,549 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs282,458. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to SYD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of RDU.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near SYD:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Sydney based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without a visit to Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
